Older printers may have trouble feeding paper reliably. The most common cause is dirty or hardened pickup rollers at the paper tray. Try cleaning the rollers with a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol. If that doesn't help, try a light sanding with fine sandpaper to remove the tough, oxidized outer layer from a rubber pickup roller. If all else fails, you may be able to buy replacement parts from the printer manufacturer.

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